2000
#111,119
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Danico
A Spanish surname derived from the given name Danilo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Danico. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Danico surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Danico in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Danico, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.3%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Danico
The surname Danico has its origins in the Mediterranean region, specifically in Italy. It is believed to have emerged in the 12th or 13th century, deriving from the Italian word "Danichi," which referred to a group of people who settled in the Apennine Mountains.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Danico can be found in a manuscript from the city of Florence, dated 1287. This document lists several families with the surname, indicating that they were landowners in the surrounding areas.
The name Danico is also associated with the town of Daniche, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giacomo Danico (1318-1392) gained recognition as a skilled architect. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the city of Bologna, including the Church of San Petronio.
During the Renaissance period, the Danico family established itself as a prominent merchant family in Venice. One of their most illustrious members was Marco Danico (1456-1523), a successful trader who amassed a considerable fortune through his business dealings with the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable individual with the surname Danico was Elisabetta Danico (1592-1665), a celebrated painter and poet from Siena. Her works were highly regarded during her lifetime, and she was commissioned by wealthy patrons throughout Italy.
In the 18th century, Giuseppe Danico (1712-1783) achieved fame as a composer and violinist. He served as the court musician for the Duke of Parma and composed several operas and concertos that were performed across Europe.
One of the more recent historical figures with the surname Danico was Francesca Danico (1838-1912), a pioneering educator from Naples. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the region and was a vocal advocate for women's education and rights.
Throughout its history, the surname Danico has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the central and northern parts of the country. While the name has evolved over time, with slight variations in spelling, its roots can be traced back to the medieval era and the fascinating stories of the families who bore this distinctive surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Danico
Among Census respondents with the surname Danico, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.3%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Danico bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Danico surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 96
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.3% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Danico
Danico appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
-24 bearers (-16.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,330 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-14 bearers (-11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,756 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #111,119 | 147 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-16.3%) | Down 25,330 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.4%) | Down 13,756 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Danico surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #150,205 | -10.1% |
| Count | 123 | 109 | -11.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Danico bearers went from 123 to 109 (-11.4% change). The surname moved down 13,756 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #150,205.
FAQ
Danico surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Danico?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Danico. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Danico?
Danico ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Danico. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Danico.
Has Danico become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Danico went from 123 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Danico?
Among Census respondents with the surname Danico, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.3%) and Hispanic (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Danico in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Danico appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (8.3%), Hispanic (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Danico (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Danico mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the given name Danilo. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Danico (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Danico?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.